Regulations on Teaching Management of International UndergraduateStudentsof Nanjing University of Science and Technology(includingHong Kong, Macau and Taiwan)

As a measure for developing and improving the management of international students (including those from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan) and in order to improve the quality of training given NJUST has drawn up the Regulations on Teaching Management of International Undergraduate Students, please find the attached paper copy,read it carefully and comply with the regulations.

Kind regards,

Nanjing University of Science and Technology

October 8th, 2014

南京理工大学来华留学及港澳台侨本科生培养管理规定

Regulations on Teaching Management of International Undergraduate Students of Nanjing University of Science and Technology (including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan)

The following regulations are drawn up to improvethe management of international undergraduate students (including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan). Regulations are in compliance with the relevant documents issued by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Public Security, the State Council Academic Degrees Committee and Nanjing University of Science and Technology.

1.0 Students who have graduated from high schools, and are in good health can apply for an undergraduate degree programme. The following documents should be submitted

1.Application form

2.Passport photocopy

3.Evidence of graduating from high school (or further)

4.For Courses taught in Chinese: HSK Certification (Level 4 or above) (If the applicant does not possess a HSK certificate of level 4 or above, then he or she must attend the NJUST Chinese proficiency test and attain the equivalentHSK level)

Courses taughtin English do not requirea HSK certificate.

Once applications have been processed accordingly by the School of International Education, an offer will be given with instructions on applying for a Chinese Visa (where necessary)

2.0 If you are applying for the entry into a course mid-way (for example: year 2), in addition to the above (1.0), you also need to meet the followingrequirements:

1.At least one year identical or similar major study in domestic or foreign high-level university recognized by Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China with original transcript and permission of transfer (If one has studied in China)

2.Onceapplications have been processed by the relevant department and reviewed by the School of International Education and Academic Affairs Office, an offer will be given with instructions of entry formalities to be completed.

3.0 Upon receiving the offer, students must prepare for enrolment in the School of International Education(on the date given in the offer). Registration requires the student’s passport, student visa (Type X) , Offer Letter and Visa Application Form (JW201or JW202)for study in China. Transfer students from other universities also require to prove they have permission to transfer.

If students are unable to register on time, they must inform the School of International Education with persuasive reasons and re-schedule enrolment. This date must not be more than two weeks after the original date. Failure to register on time or failure to inform the office will be considered as giving up admission qualification.

4.0 Upon arriving students must attend a health-check. The university reserves the right to refuse students entry if they fail the health-check.

5.0 Within ten days ofenrolment, students must have paid for all their course fees, accommodation fees etc. for the academic year. Once payment has been completed then application for the Foreigners Residence Permit can begin.

6.0 The length of full time undergraduate programs is four years. Students who have not completed their studies may apply for an extension with the maximum of six years (including any time taken off for absence). The tuition fees are the same for any extensions.

7.0 Students who have not completed their studies within six years will be awarded a certificate of partial completion.

8.0 Students must follow all the relevant rules and guidelines. Regulations on attendance can be found in the Undergraduate Student Management Guidelines.

9.0 Students must follow all academic guidelines and requirements choosing optional modules/subjects where applicable. Guidelines on choosing optional modules/subjects will be given by the School of International Education where applicable. Students who have not followed the rules and regulations will not be eligible to attend examinations and therefore have no transcript. Details can be found in the Optional Course Guidelines《南京理工大学本科生网上选课实施办法》。

10.0 Students must attend and complete all assignments for all the relevant modules and pass the final examinations in order to acquire the academic credits. Transcripts and Credit Information will be recorded and saved in student files. Further information can be found in 《南京理工大学课程考核管理实施细则》。

11.0 Each academic year students must attain the required minimum credits in order to progress. Each semester students who acquire less than 15 credits will be given a warning. More than two warnings will result in course withdrawal.

第四章 毕业条件

第十二条 学生修满本专业培养计划规定的全部课程，成绩合格，完成毕业设计（论文）并通过答辩，将授予毕业证书。

SectionⅣ Graduation Diploma

12.0 Upon completion of undergraduate program and completing all modules/subjects, dissertation and examinations a graduate certificate will be awarded.

第五章 授予学士学位条件

第十三条 授予学士学位，应达到以下标准和条件：

（一）在政治思想上对我国友好，遵守我国法律法规及校纪校规。

（二）较好地掌握本门学科的基础理论、专门知识和基本技能，在学校规定的学习年限内，修满规定学分，成绩合格，学位课程平均学分绩点≥2.0。

第十四条 已毕业但未按时取得学位证书的学生，对在最长学习年限六年内，回校重修（或重考）有关学位课程后达到授予学位条件者，可授予学士学位。

SectionⅤ Degree-granting Requirements for Bachelor Degree

13.0 Bachelor degree honours are awarded on the basis of students achieving the followingrequirements:

1.Showing a positive attitude to China and respect to PRC law, politics and University Rules.

2.A good grasp of theory, specialized knowledge and basic skills in the respective fields studied. In addition, students need tocomplete their programsby passing all modules/subjects and attaining the required credits within the allowed timeframe with a GPA of 2.0 or above.

14.0 Students who have completed the course but failed to receive an honours degree are allowed to re-take the relevant modules/subjects (within six years) to attain the degree.

15.0 If a student is unable to complete his or her course due to physical problems, illness or any other special circumstances, then he or she can apply for a transfer to another programme. Only one transfer is permitted during the study at NJUST.

16.0 If the student'ssituations are described below, he or she will not be allowed to transfer:

1.Has not completed the first year of studies；

2.Is alreadyat third year level or higher;

3. Has been withdrawn from the University;

4.Is taking a leave of absence.

5. Has no justifiable reasons

17.0 Application for the transferis as follows:

1.The student must apply before April 15th (spring term) at the School of International Education and bring all applicable documents. International students with a CSC Scholarship must also have a certificate from the relevant embassy (scholarship council) permitting the transfer.

2.Following approval from all the relevant parties, the student can transfer to the new program in the summer semester abiding by all guidelines given by the program.

18.0 If the student applies for transfer to another university, he or she must hand in application in person,attain the following approval from all the relevant parties, and the relevant documents must be recorded by current department and Academic Affairs Office, then he or she can transfer to another university(students who are granted scholarship by Chinese government must receive the permission from the relevant embassy and national scholarship council)

Students must file the transfer application in the first four weeks each semester.

19.0 In the event of illness, accident or any other special circumstances the student may apply to suspend schooling. Relevant materials must be submitted at the time of application.

20.0 Application formand relevant evidence must be submitted to the relevant faculty/school and the School of International Education.

21.0 The nominal time for suspension of schooling is one year. Further suspensionis required for a new application. The total duration of suspensionmust not exceed two years.

1.Attained credits and transcripts will be retained, any fee advancements can be used upon the student returning to study. No refunds will be given.

2.Upon suspension being granted, the student must leave within one week.

3.During the suspension period, a student cannot receive any student benefits (scholarship, insurance etc), and any costs incurred will be the responsibility of the student. The university takes no responsibility during thisperiod.

4.Any crimes committed during the suspension period will result in the student’s return for study rights to be cancelled.

5.If the student fails to return for study after the suspension period, he or she will be considered as voluntary withdrawal.

22.0 Procedures for return to study：

1. Students must report to the School of International Educationbefore the beginning of term with the relevant materials including

Application form for Re-entry

Leave of absence proof

Evidence to prove the student is fit to return for study.

2. Upon returning for study the student will enter the relevant year for continuation of studies. In the event that the student's programme is no longer running, the student will be transferred to an appropriate running programme.

23.0 For the international students who are called into compulsory military services, they need to refer to the relevant documents in this regard. <关于来华留学生保留学籍服兵役有关事宜的通知> (教外司来[2005]449号).

5.Fail to enroll and notify the university for two weeks after the enrolment date.

6.Fail to attend classes and be absent without permission for more than two weeks.

7.Be diagnosed with a mental disorder, epilepsy, fatal infectious disease or physical disablement which does not allow the student to continue his or her studies.

8.Failto pay any outstanding fees within the required time-frame.

9.Requestto be withdrawn from his or her programme.

25.0 The following will result in expulsion from studies:

1.Violated Chinese laws and regulations

2.Seriously violated the university's laws and regulations.

3.Academic misconductfound during examinations.

26.0 Students who have been withdrawn or expelled will be reported torelevant authorities (which will affect the visa status). Upon notification, students must complete all departure formalities within one week.

27.0 Students who have been withdrawn or expelled should abide by the following regulations:

1.Students diagnosed with a serious illness must be collected and supervised by their parents or guardians.

2.Students whohave studied for at least one year will be given a diploma and withdrawal from studies letter. Students who are expelled from their studies will be given nothing.

3.If the students have been withdrawn due to receiving two warnings for academic misconduct and wishes to be given clemency in the matter should apply to resume their studies. Following approval from the relevant school, the School of International Education and the Academic Affairs Office, students may resume their studies. They will be given a probation period of one year and will be required to pass all subjects. Students who have received more than two warnings for academic misconduct will be refused to resume studies.

4.Students who have been withdrawn from their studies will not be allowed to resume. No refunds on tuition fees will be given.

第九章 附则

第二十八条 本规定自发布之日起实施。原《南京理工大学关于留学生及港澳台侨学生教学管理的暂行规定》（南理工教〔2005〕39号）同时废止。

第二十九条 本规定在执行过程中涉及其它有关未尽事宜，参照《南京理工大学本科学生管理规定》及学校其他相关管理规定执行。

第三十条 本规定由国际教育学院、教务处负责解释。

SectionⅨ Supplementary Provisions

28.0 This Regulations on Teaching Management of International Undergraduate Students will be implementedfrom the issued date. At the same time, the original documentshould be abolished.

29.0 Any unmentioned issues in this regulationcan be referred totheUndergraduate Student Management Guidelines of Nanjing University of Science and Technology and other relevant regulations of the university.

30.0 The School of International Education and Academic Affairs Office have the right of explanation for this regulation.